Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Open-play threat: 99% of his non-penalty output comes in open play.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Tackles /90 | 2.06 | 1.44 | 1.43 |
| Interceptions /90 | 0.52 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Blocks /90 | 0.17 | 0.96 | 0.00 |
| Duels won /90 | 3.44 | 2.89 | 2.29 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.5% | 79.8% | 82.5% |
Holding a steady profile vs last season at 23.
Behind the curve for the cohort: 36th percentile for ball winning among U23 defenders.
vs U23 defenders · 139 peers · pool pct → age band| Season | Team | League | Min | Apps | Tk/90 | Int/90 | KP/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | 1,026 | 14 | 1.75 | 0.35 | 0.61 |
| 2024-25 | Juventus | Serie A | 1,726 | 33 | 1.51 | 0.57 | 0.83 |
Profiles like I. Mesík — defenders with this shape at 23.
Watch the downside: aerial (1st pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.78 xG vs Manchester United, 1 goal.